New Chitose Airport (RJCC)
Large airport · Sapporo, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | New Chitose Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJCC |
| IATA | CTS |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°46'29" E 141°41'25" 42.77475, 141.69041 |
| Location | Sapporo, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
New Chitose Airport at a glance
New Chitose Airport is a large airport in Sapporo, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as CTS. The field elevation of 82 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJCC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01L/19R — offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01L points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJCC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to New Chitose Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | RJCJ | 3 km (2 NM) |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | RJCO | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Asahikawa Airport | RJEC | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Tokachi Airport | RJCT | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Tokachi-Obihiro Airport | RJCB | 125 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for New Chitose Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 82 ft field elevation of New Chitose Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 108 airports and airfields we list for Japan — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about New Chitose Airport
What is the ICAO code of New Chitose Airport?
The ICAO identifier of New Chitose Airport is RJCC, and its IATA code is CTS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is New Chitose Airport above sea level?
New Chitose Airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is New Chitose Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.7748, 141.6904 — in Sapporo, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is JASDF Chitose Air Base, about 3 km away.
Does RJCC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJCC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at New Chitose Airport?
New Chitose Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01L/19R, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.